Cartmell Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Cartmell Elementary offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, featuring hands-on activities and creative problem-solving.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program, 'Spark,' hosted at Cartmell Elementary. Camp Invention is a national program, indicating a standardized curriculum and established educational approach. The camp focuses on STEM, offering hands-on activities like 'Robotic Design Challenge' and 'Catching Air.' While the specific Cartmell Elementary location details are limited on this page, the overall Camp Invention website (linked from the program page) provides more general information about their mission and program structure. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies directly on the program page. The camp is a day program, running from June 10-14, 2024.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Cartmell Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 1708 Highland Ave, Carrollton, KY 41008
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Cartmell Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Cartmell Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Cartmell Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Cartmell Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Cartmell Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Cartmell Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Cartmell Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Does Cartmell Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Cartmell Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Cartmell Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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